At the End of the Journey
It's a success, Captain.
Final trial complete. The Journey, officially finished.
Compared to all the experiments we've done, this trial was simple.
But being human... it's not just about completing checklists.
What I learned through our experiments...
is that when someone matters, you have to show that to them.
That is how you value yourself.
That is how you become human.
So, I would like to express my gratitude to you.
For everything you have done, for the change that you have brought inside me.
...
Thank you for help me, Captain.
I'm not human yet. So maybe this isn't the right way to say it, but...
When I'm with you...
I feel like I could one day become a true human.
Until that day, Smile.
I watched her brightened face for a moment.
The one who stands at the end of the Journey, having endured countless moments of pain and suffering.
There will be more hardships ahead.
But I believe in her.
She'll surpass me one day...
And become the greatest Savior of them all.
Her light was so bright... I closed my eyes.
...Congratulations, Savior.
With this, you have passed the final trial of the Journey.
Shall we head back now?
They are throwing a huge celebration in your honor for [completing the Journey].
...
Savior...?
Request received... But there are matters that require answers.
...
A critical... irreplaceable piece of information is missing.
A clear timeline distortion confirmed.
There was someone else... besides you and me.
...Strange.
There's been no one else but us here from the start.
...Negative.
I remember clearly. Even last night, I saw that person in the photo.
The one who said they'd help me become human.
The one who promised to stay by my side...!
Savior, I'm not sure what you're talking about.
Sorry, Lisa. We'll talk later.
A closing statement without worry. Consideration level fully optimized.
Target set. Initiating search.
...I won't leave you to yourself.
Hang on, Captain. I'm coming.
Because the one I care about...
It's you.
And so, another new starlight ignited.
Its radiant flame was etched into the Archive—a beacon to pierce the endless dark of the cosmos.
Observation complete.